Online Payments and Uniform

Online Payments

How to Pay

The school uses an online payment method which makes it easier to pay for trips, visits and anything else requiring payment. You can access it at any time, track how much you have paid, see how much is outstanding and make payments directly to us using your debit or credit card.

The system is also linked to the Schools Cashless Catering System and in an effort to reduce queues at the food servers, we have made the decision to go ‘fully cashless’.

This means that staff and students will not be able to pay for any of their food or drinks with cash. They must either be registered to use the biometric system (thumb prints) or remember to bring in their swipe card enabling them to pay for their purchases using the cashless system.

What to do next?

There are two ways for you to put money into your child’s account:

You will need to register for a School Gateway account from www.schoolgateway.com. You will then need to enter the email address and mobile number we have on record for you. When you have entered your email address and mobile number, select the Send PIN button, a PIN number will be sent to your mobile phone. You can then use this PIN number to log into the School Gateway and view or make payments. You can access this facility using a computer with internet access or on your smart phone.

You can simply give your child the money and they can use one of the two Reval Machines in school to load money onto their account. One is located by the Grab ‘n’ Go area and the other is located next to the ELM department at the top of the stairs.

If your child is going on a trip you will be able to allocate any money in your account to a specific activity if it has been set up on the system by the school. Once you have accessed the system, follow the onscreen instructions. However in the first instance deposits to reserve your child’s place on the trip still needs to be returned direct to the school using cash or cheque.

If you have any questions about online payment through schoolgateway.com, please contact us at the school.

Get the School GateWay App

Please follow the instructions to install the App on your smart phone. There is not currently an app for Windows or Blackberry smart phones.

Uniform

Uniform Requirements

Students must wear uniform as specified in the requirements published in the Prospectus. The headteacher is authorised to rule on specific issues, e.g. extremes of hairstyle.

The uniform requirements do not attempt to cover issues of fashion. In general, if the uniform policy does not specify that an item is allowed, it may not be worn.

The following must be worn at all times. Class teachers may give permission for blazers to be removed when conditions are hot.

Boys

Dark blue blazer with school logo badge

Dark blue tailored trousers

Plain light blue shirt, which must be tucked in

School house tie

Black shoes, not trainers or boots

Girls

Dark blue blazer with school logo badge

Dark blue tailored trousers or skirt

Plain light blue shirt which must be tucked in

School house tie

Black shoes, not trainers or boots

All trousers must be conventional, ‘tailored’, not leggings. We are proud of our school uniform, which is worn by all students in years 7 to 11. We expect students to wear normal school shoes, not trainers, boots, canvas or sport shoes. This is partly for reasons of appearance but also, importantly, for health and safety. High heeled shoes must not be worn. School coats should be warm and water-resistant.

Fashion hairstyles (steps, beading etc) are inappropriate for school. Hair should be of a natural colour and an appropriate length. Students with inappropriate hairstyles will be set work by the subject teacher and will work separately from the other students in the isolation room. If students persist in not wearing correct uniform they may be excluded from school.

The only permitted jewellery is one pair of plain studs for students with pierced ears and a watch. There should be no facial or other piercings of any description. Students will be asked to remove inappropriate jewellery. This is for safety as well as to avoid loss of precious items.

Make up, including nail varnish is not allowed.

Clothing and Equipment for Physical Education

Navy blue/white Nobel rugby shirt

Navy blue Nobel tee shirt with collar

Navy blue shorts

Navy blue/white Nobel rugby/football socks

Football/rugby boots with kite mark studs (British Safety Standard)

Shin pads (compulsory)

Gum shield: It is recommended that students purchase a gum shield for contact sports such as rugby to give them optimum protection

Whistle

Sports training shoes

Navy blue raincoat

Navy blue tracksuit

Optional PE Fleece

All PE kit must be clearly marked with the students name; it is the only way to ensure kit is not mislaid. It is advisable to have two of most items as students have two PE lessons a week. PE kit should be bought to all PE lessons, even with injury or illness. This could enable students to act as coaches and officiate. It will also prevent school clothes becoming wet or dirty.

As with all other personal items, the school cannot accept responsibility for property which is lost, damaged or mislaid.